Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the addition of Diana Pérez Gomez as a partner and Leslie T. Tan as senior counsel in the Labor & Employment practice group in our Houston office. Both bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the firm, further strengthening our ability to provide exceptional legal services to our clients.

Diana Pérez Gomez is a distinguished trial attorney with a robust background in representing businesses in complex employment disputes. With extensive experience in state and federal courts, Diana offers a full spectrum of legal services, including pre-termination counseling, internal investigations, EEO training, policy drafting, and employment agreement negotiations. She has successfully litigated cases involving non-competes, discrimination, retaliation, FLSA, and ERISA claims.

Diana serves on the Board of Directors for the State Bar of Texas and on the Texas Access to Justice Commission. Diana made history as the first Latina president of the Houston Bar Association and has received numerous accolades, including Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government & Public Service, Outstanding Alumni Award, 2024, Trailblazer of the Year Award by the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston, and recognition as one of Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women. She has been consistently named to the Texas Super Lawyers list and as a Best Lawyer in America for Labor Law-Management.

Leslie Tan is a seasoned senior counsel with expertise in labor and employment matters and complex civil litigation. Leslie provides comprehensive legal services to employers, guiding them through challenging situations, from daily operations to litigation and all stages in between. She also has a strong background in insurance defense, including first and third-party coverage issues and bad faith litigation. Leslie is known for her strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with ease.

With the arrival of Diana and Leslie, Jay Rutherford, Chair of the Labor & Employment practice group, stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Diana and Leslie to our team. Their exceptional skills and deep knowledge will be invaluable to our clients. Their addition highlights Jackson Walker’s commitment to our continued growth as a recognized leader in labor and employment law.”

“Their addition highlights Jackson Walker’s commitment to our continued growth as a recognized leader in labor and employment law.”

On joining Jackson Walker, Diana commented, “I’m honored to join the well-regarded labor and employment team at Jackson Walker, whom I have gotten to know well over the years. I look forward to contributing to the group’s dedication to top-notch client service and achieving exceptional results.”

Leslie added, “Joining Jackson Walker is an exciting opportunity. I am eager to collaborate with such a talented group of professionals and to continue delivering strategic counsel and tailored solutions on labor and employment matters.”

Diana received her B.A., with honors, from Texas A&M University and earned her J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law. Leslie received her B.A., cum laude, from Rice University and earned her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law.

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Since Jackson Walker’s founding in 1887, our attorneys have represented some of the most influential companies and business leaders in the world. Today, we remain firmly rooted in Texas while serving clients around the globe. With more than 500 attorneys, we are the largest firm in Texas and have been recognized by Law360 as a “Texas Powerhouse” and an “elite law firm” that regularly provides counsel to industry-leading clients. To explore more of our work, visit the Labor and Employment practice page